tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post7516683515591158994..comments2024-03-06T05:16:15.314-05:00Comments on Chicky Chicky Baby: So this toddler walks into a bar and says gahblaslkjdlkjelj!Chicky Chicky Babyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-9992051463812410892007-06-02T19:56:00.000-05:002007-06-02T19:56:00.000-05:00Yeah, that's how I was with Ben. By the time he tu...Yeah, that's how I was with Ben. By the time he turned six, no one could understand a word he said, and I was all, "What? Speech therapy? Really?" In my defense, the public school speech therapist said he was fine. And yet, I had to interpret for him every where we went. It was his pediatrician who finally knocked me over the head and said, "get him into private speech therapy!" He's great now, just a year later. Best of luck with Chicky! I'm sure she'll do great.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856502334603343272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-65407166734719937412007-06-01T21:01:00.000-05:002007-06-01T21:01:00.000-05:00...and when Chicky is 21, you can laugh about it e......and when Chicky is 21, you can laugh about it even more as you pour her first (heh!) drink. No harm in seeing a specialist. You're a good mom, looking out for your little one and teaching her jokes.Damselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139191935886860839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-57840271190302328672007-06-01T16:46:00.000-05:002007-06-01T16:46:00.000-05:00I. Do. The same. Thing! And I never thought befor...I. Do. The same. Thing! And I never thought before about how I could be undermining myself. Learned somethin' today. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Re: the speech. My son was slow to speech but then he started reading and read his first sentence at his third birthday party. Turns out that he has non-verbal reasoning disability. So, he's really, really gifted in one area. Then, disabled in another. Because he's so smart otherwise, we didn't think anything of the slow speech. Especially since slow speech doesn't usually mean much. I'm not suggesting your child has this. I don't know her enough obviously. Just sharin'.Benjamin Loewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006009995269729267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-38808580699666089092007-05-30T16:26:00.000-05:002007-05-30T16:26:00.000-05:00You know, early intervention is a good move, just ...You know, early intervention is a good move, just in case. I once taught daycare, and had a three-year-old boy who went from no speech to only slightly lagging in diction in about 6 months. So even if it is anything, they can do great stuff. Good for you for being on the ball!kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-14023601541737553432007-05-30T16:09:00.000-05:002007-05-30T16:09:00.000-05:00it *is* a strength!also--your child is speaking at...it *is* a strength!<BR/><BR/>also--your child is speaking at age two??? I think my boy was still grunting at that age, and now he's all, like, "would you please pass the Reisling..."<BR/><BR/>(heh)gingajoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01356643079413822527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-35939630831609559322007-05-30T14:00:00.000-05:002007-05-30T14:00:00.000-05:00I made the same call last week myself. And will b...I made the same call last week myself. And will be writing about the accompanying angst very soon.Julie Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386446012443269817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-71567373101467441032007-05-30T11:08:00.000-05:002007-05-30T11:08:00.000-05:00I'm with HBM -- humor is a good thing, even if it'...I'm with HBM -- humor is a good thing, even if it's a defense mechanism. I recognize that in me, too!PunditMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919969826505761593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-67272118871397814802007-05-29T21:12:00.000-05:002007-05-29T21:12:00.000-05:00I swore I commented on this post. Weird. Anyway. ...I swore I commented on this post. Weird. <BR/><BR/>Anyway. O had EI and it was fantastic. If you're in the town I think you're in (begins with an S? Easta Wistah? Spag's?), then you'll be in the same system she was in. They really helped her, as much as they could, given that her delays were due to an undiagnosed case of type 1 diabetes. But even with that thrown into the mix, it was a godsend for her.Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-59143713435313909932007-05-29T16:36:00.000-05:002007-05-29T16:36:00.000-05:00When Dawson was much younger (he's nearly 3), prob...When Dawson was much younger (he's nearly 3), probably 18 months old, I was worried because he wasn't talking at all. Not a single word. <BR/><BR/>I never took him to a specialist, I never even told the doctor I was worried. Luckily he turned out to be a late bloomer and now he never shuts up. But I wonder what I would have done if he never started to talk. I was too scared to say anything for fear of being a crazy mom. <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you had to the courage to say something. I promised myself I'd never be afraid of these situations again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-24917502669778895372007-05-29T12:49:00.000-05:002007-05-29T12:49:00.000-05:00Mrs C, Wow, that fall....nasty! I was cringing the...Mrs C, <BR/>Wow, that fall....nasty! I was cringing the whole time just thinking about it. But, hey! You were a bartender! I was too. That must explain our great love of wine. Anyway, bartending was one of my all time favorite jobs *LOL*<BR/><BR/>On the Chicky note, my son didn't speak clearly or at all for that matter, until he was about 2 &1/2. But, if there is a speech problem, at least they'll catch it early. It's so hard to tell sometimes when they are so young.The Domesticatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333326286672903879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-55982999954131008422007-05-29T00:08:00.000-05:002007-05-29T00:08:00.000-05:00It is such a challenge to give over... To admit th...It is such a challenge to give over... To admit that we want eeevverrrything for our little ones. <BR/><BR/>But they deserve it.<BR/><BR/>-- and good luck with the chit chat. speech delay can be a nuisance for parents more than anything when your two year old is developing that red, shiny, new will and volition. I figure you'll be looking back on this and laughing (or crying) a year from now when she won't shut up. I think my kid told me 3 times tonight 'bad choice!' precious.mo-wohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934156423936866994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-62444699981009889102007-05-28T21:13:00.000-05:002007-05-28T21:13:00.000-05:00Ahhh, I do that too. Laugh and shrug my way throug...Ahhh, I do that too. Laugh and shrug my way through awkward, powerless situations. I'm glad the doctor gave you the referral. It will set your mind at ease and give you a new way to look at the situation.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-52060453796989336812007-05-28T15:26:00.000-05:002007-05-28T15:26:00.000-05:00She'll be great. And kudos to you for being her ad...She'll be great. And kudos to you for being her advocate and being proactive. <BR/><BR/>My son wasn't able to say much more than Ma-eee by the time he was three. When I showed concern alot of people would blow me off and I felt like I was some crazy, overprotective mom. Turns out, he did have some speech issues but at such a young age, their brains are like plastic. So even if there is something askew it can be corrected very easily with a bit of speech therapy.<BR/><BR/>In a few short weeks of therapy, he was actually saying a few words. In a few months, he wouldn't shut up!<BR/><BR/>So whether she needs any extra attention or not, don't worry. She'll be great because she's got a wonderful mommy who loves her very much.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527762200993175239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-21510364166757143032007-05-28T13:05:00.000-05:002007-05-28T13:05:00.000-05:00She'll be fine, whatever the speshulist sez. And y...She'll be fine, whatever the speshulist sez. And you'll be fine, too - BECAUSE you can laugh and joke and ease your heart's way through whatever seriousness is thrown at you.<BR/><BR/>It's a strength, lady. never forget.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-70038706031566185212007-05-28T11:04:00.000-05:002007-05-28T11:04:00.000-05:00i've been having some of the same internal convers...i've been having some of the same internal conversations in my own head, wondering if the fact that O doesn't say anything with specific meaning yet is some kinda red flag, or if i'm being overprotective and neurotic, and when i should actually mention this to a doctor because i know EI works wonders in many situations...<BR/><BR/>but i hate to be a bother. and i worry about crying wolf. and hell, he's only thirteen months.<BR/><BR/>so i'm waiting a little longer. but i hope, if no words emerge within the next couple of months - even just mama would carry me a long way - that i have the courage you had to up and bring it to my doc, even if i do have to joke my way through the conversation.<BR/><BR/>hmmm...did you hear the one about the duck and the rabbi who couldn't say mama?Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403701620708365171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-82030173760338336582007-05-28T08:03:00.000-05:002007-05-28T08:03:00.000-05:00I am proud of you. Really. My youngest nephew ha...I am proud of you. Really. My youngest nephew had the same problem. It turned out it was his <EM>hearing</EM>. We didn't know it because he appeared to hear, and he could respond to music, but his eustatian tubes were full, so it sounded to him like everyone was under water.<BR/><BR/>Good luck. This can only be good. It's better to know and fix things now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-8742443951656488982007-05-28T05:42:00.000-05:002007-05-28T05:42:00.000-05:00I can't believe she got re-married in the same dre...I can't believe she got re-married in the same dress! Oh my god!Not From Laplandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165208811776097332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-24931514058946129262007-05-27T21:48:00.000-05:002007-05-27T21:48:00.000-05:00Ryan did a little EI when he was around four, beca...Ryan did a little EI when he was around four, because he spoke really quickly and his words ran together. We did things like have him use a drinking straw to blow a cotton ball across the table (strengthens mouth muscles). I know it's hard to ask a doctor to refer you to a specialist, like you don't want to be a bother or anything, but it's good that you are doing it. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and my friend's son couldn't say the "k" sound as a toddler, so he called their kitty a "titty". Oh yes he did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-5756277752102961042007-05-27T19:53:00.000-05:002007-05-27T19:53:00.000-05:00I cracked my head open once in an eerily similair ...I cracked my head open once in an eerily similair scenario ... I have people telling me not to worry about J's slow physical development all the time but I'd really like to have an expert tell me not to worry, y'know? I hope your mind rests at ease soon, if not just because I'm not really a fan of knock-knock jokes.MrsFortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17326242993598760618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-51228228370534487552007-05-27T18:11:00.000-05:002007-05-27T18:11:00.000-05:00Personally, I prefer dat.Chicky's just being creat...Personally, I prefer dat.<BR/><BR/>Chicky's just being creative, like her mom. The specialist will likely tell you the same thing.Ruth Dynamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161626814106717754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-66261877934293597372007-05-27T14:53:00.000-05:002007-05-27T14:53:00.000-05:00Good mommy.the moosh is two and a half and still s...Good mommy.<BR/>the moosh is two and a half and still says "WOOKIT, KILLEY!" instead of, "oh look mother, a feline" My two year old nephew is also here-and if it makes you feel better about how wicked smart your kid is-I can't understand a word that comes out of that kid's mouth.<BR/>NOT. A. WORD.moosh in indy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12077275788790896224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-13732746004440888872007-05-27T10:25:00.000-05:002007-05-27T10:25:00.000-05:00I'm always afraid that I'm going to do the wrong t...I'm always afraid that I'm going to do the wrong thing and mess up my kids for life! I totally relate.<BR/><BR/>Come check out my new site. I've switched from Blogger to WordPress.<BR/><BR/>Come by and leave your favorite recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-86663725179567397782007-05-27T09:27:00.000-05:002007-05-27T09:27:00.000-05:00My girlfriend's daughter was very much like Chicky...My girlfriend's daughter was very much like Chicky...she didn't start really talking until she was closer to three. One day it just kind of exploded and within a week she was stringing together full sentences.<BR/><BR/>You did the right thing, and I'm proud of you for doing it.mamatuliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02692442843330582571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-70189237044899096482007-05-26T23:40:00.000-05:002007-05-26T23:40:00.000-05:00Check out this site: http://www.kidshealth.org/par...Check out this site: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/not_talk.htmlEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025777317455781050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-50894710377605164912007-05-26T23:36:00.000-05:002007-05-26T23:36:00.000-05:00Hey! My 7 year old son has been in speech therapy ...Hey! My 7 year old son has been in speech therapy since age 2. <BR/>He did not babble as a baby, nor did he go through the normal progression in speech. I'm so glad we opted for early intervention...don't know where we'd be now!<BR/>My daughter on the other hand, just had the normal articulation problems. I remember her saying "titty tat" until about age 4. <BR/>I'm sure your little one is fine, but if you're worried you need to have her evaluated...for your peace of mind if for nothing else.EEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025777317455781050noreply@blogger.com